BuildingLink has partnered with Salto to integrate the Salto KS cloud-based smart access solution into their building and community management software application, creating an enhanced, single-app solution for apartment residents and property managers.
BuildingLink has partnered with Salto to integrate the Salto KS cloud-based smart access solution into their building and community management software application, creating an enhanced, single-app solution for apartment residents and property managers.
Transforming properties into interconnected spaces equipped with dynamic technological services has created new opportunities for property management companies in the multi-family sector. As buildings are increasingly viewed as cutting-edge environments, we now have the ability to employ smart solutions more frequently, enhancing the experience for both residents and property owners with advance Tehcnology Partners integrations like BuldingLink.
Joe Marshall, VP Asia Pacific for BuildingLink explains: ‘The heartland of apartment living is New York, and that’s where BuildingLink started their journey of developing property and resident management software, back in 1999. We learned what developers, operators and residents want from their buildings, and created a sophisticated software app that makes operating a building more efficient, and living in it even more enjoyable. So much so, that our app is now used by over 2.1 million residents in over 7,000 buildings worldwide.’
Modernizing the resident experience
The BuildingLink app offers a rich suite of functionality, enhanced further by its collaboration with Salto, leader in smart access control.
The BuildingLink app is used by developers, operators and residents:
- For access – the Salto and BuildingLink collaboration means that residents can use the app to turn their mobile device into a digital key, for access to the building, lifts, shared areas and their apartment.
- For resident management – residents can send their guests a Salto digital key to let them into the building and lift.
- For booking and accessing facilities such as the barbecue area, tennis court or entertaining spaces. Residents book their timeslot and Salto gives them access via their mobile digital key for the time they have reserved.
- During development - for defect management, communications with buyers, settlement documents and welcome packs.
- To manage maintenance requests - residents can simply log a request, include photos and track progress, with no phone calls, no paperwork, no hassle. They can book times for tradesperson appointments and for essential compliance safety checks.
- To communicate with residents – if, for example, there’s a planned power outage, or lifts out of action, residents can all get a message via the app, rather than having to put notices through doors or in corridors.
- Some buildings run events - exercise classes, for example, or cooking demonstrations or wine tastings. The app can be used to advertise these events and for residents to make bookings and credit card payments and gain access.
- Operators can use the app to offer residents a ‘Buy, Swap, Sell’ marketplace, exclusive to the building.
- The app can be used by a concierge or a courier to notify residents that there is a parcel for them. There’s also an integration with parcel locker companies, so the app can be used to access the lockers to leave and collect packages.
Leverage the Power of Integration with Smart Access
Residents are experiencing the intuitive power of connecting smart technologies from a single interactive app. Combining the smart keyless access experience with BuildingLink improves access control and on-demand ease with mobile residents’ management on-the-go. Residents can now access common area locks including gyms, pools, lounges, and more.
Joe says, ‘The combined BuildingLink and Salto solution is one of the drawcards for our clients, and particularly for build-to-rent developments, which can include a gym, pool, residents’ lounge, cafés, rooftop, and barbecue areas, as well as community events.’
Cienna Varsity Ridge: Keyless Living
All resident interaction with the facilities and the operators is via the Salto/BuildingLink app, which has helped to create thriving communities.
The BuildingLink app, integrated with Salto, is a highlight of the resident experience at Cienna Varsity Ridge.
Benefits for developers, operators, and residents
BuildingLink develops property management software solutions to make community administration easy, while improving the living experience for residents. From communication, to streamlined work processes, to property automated management, BuildingLink covers it all within an easy to use platform.
Maintenance tracking, calendar management, facilities bookings and community-wide communication are all delivered from a single, easy-to-use portal.
For the Property Manager:
Apps like BuildingLink with Salto are helping to drive down building management costs for developers and operators. They can manage the building much more efficiently – with full visibility and audit trails, and without paperwork and time-consuming manual processes. There is also evidence that higher rents can be sustained, and tenants more readily attracted to buildings with smart management apps, and that tenants stay for longer.
For residents:
it’s all about lifestyle, convenience, security, and community. Residents feel good about where they live. They can interact with the building facilities, the operators and their neighbors, all through a single, simple app on their phone. It’s apartment living at its very best.’
By leveraging the integration between Salto’s smart access solution and BuildingLink, Build-to-Rent apartment developers can benefit from an advanced, flexible, and community-centric security, community, and building management system.
To find out more about Salto Residential solutions and what it can do for you and your property, get in touch with our team today.
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